"Tim" wrote in message
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On Apr 1, 7:29 pm, HK wrote:
JimH wrote:
"John H." wrote in message
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On Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:56:02 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

Not sure but for all I know, it looks like they may tank...

http://www.reuters.com/article/marke...0080326?rpc=44
I hope not. I've got one about three miles away that I use frequently.
I'm
going to pick up my boat in two weeks, and I'll need the lines, anchor
rode, life vests, etc.
--
John *H*
(Not the other one!)

Just curious as your purchased the boat last year and knew what it
needed:
Why didn't you shop for theses items over the net at a more reasonable
price
months ago?

Interesting. Our local Parker dealer puts a "safety/convenience kit" in
each boat it sells, properly spec'd and sized. My new Parker came with
flares, six life jackets, a "tossable" cushion, a Danforth anchor, 10'
of chain, 150' of anchor line, four dock lines, a whistle (!), and a few
other goodies, including a full tank of fuel. Plus, the dealer installed
at no cost to me the electronics I mostly did not buy from him, and also
at no cost to me fitted the trailer I did not buy from him.

I guess I could have gotten a "better deal" shopping out of town. Not.-
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that sounds like quite a bit of dealer generosity, but I wonder if you
would or could have saved money by not have all the case candy thrown
in?

I think you paid for the complimentary freebies, Harry. But still, I
will admit it was a good gesture on the dealers part. I would have
felt good if they had done the same for me.

Any business has to maintain a certain profit margin or they close the
doors. There are no free lunches.